Tarmac paths and footpaths in Aylesbury
Homeowners in Aylesbury ask us about tarmac paths for the same reason: a surface that stays flat, drains properly and still looks tidy in ten years. That comes down to the build underneath.

Tarmac path prices in Aylesbury
Local guide rates for Aylesbury (the South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint):
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid | £61–£99 per m² |
| Example: 10 m² path | £730–£1,200 |
| Example: 20 m² path | £1,350–£2,200 |
| Example: 40 m² path | £2,400–£3,950 |
As a 2026 guide in Aylesbury, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,350–£2,200. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Where we work in and around Aylesbury
The key facts for Aylesbury. Aylesbury is 16 miles from Milton Keynes, and we survey there as part of Buckinghamshire cover.
- Postcodes
- HP20, HP19, HP21, HP22, HP17
- Area
- Buckinghamshire
- Nearest towns
- Leighton Buzzard (10 miles), Berkhamsted (11 miles), Chesham (12 miles), Bletchley (13 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
- Kerb approvals
- The highway authority
We also cover nearby Leighton Buzzard, Berkhamsted, Chesham, Bletchley, High Wycombe.
Planning and kerb rules for Aylesbury
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property.
What we do on a tarmac path
Garden paths, side passages and footpaths in hot-laid tarmac, edged with timber, kerbs or blocks.
- Path set out to the line and width you want
- MOT Type 1 base, about 100 mm, compacted
- Timber, kerb or block edging on both sides
- Binder and surface course laid hot by hand and rolled
- Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border
Your questions answered
Can I get a free survey in Aylesbury?
Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.
What is the price of a tarmac path in Aylesbury?
As a 2026 guide in Aylesbury, tarmac path work runs at about £61–£99 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² path is roughly £1,350–£2,200. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.
Do you work in my part of Aylesbury?
We cover Aylesbury including HP20, HP19, HP21, HP22, HP17, and nearby Leighton Buzzard, Berkhamsted, Chesham.
Are there planning or highway rules in Aylesbury?
In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
More we do in Aylesbury
- Tarmac driveway repairs
- Tar and chip driveways
- Red tarmac driveways
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Everything in Aylesbury
Ready for a price in Aylesbury? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Tarmac paths and footpaths in Aylesbury: get a written quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED